CASOC

Summer Test 'n' Tune and Picnic

El Toro Fields - April 30, 2011

 

It's time again for the world famous CASOC Summer Test 'n' Tune and Picnic where your stomach shares the spotlight with you car.  In addition to a first class autox course designed by the CASOC team, we're planning on skid pad and slalom practice areas, a place for kids to hone their skills in their karts, and of course the world famous CASOC food court.  OK, OK, maybe it's not world famous, but the food is delicious, plentiful and FREE.  We're looking for a hundred or so folks to come out and join in the fun. We expect to get the usual 12 runs each, maybe more, though it's not guaranteed.

What to expect - For this event, we're going to try and keep work time to a minimum and fun time at a maximum.  With daytime highs averaging 73 degrees, the weather should be perfect.  The course will be fast and flowing.  Food will be available for about three hours starting at about 11:00 so no need to rush.  There will be plenty to eat.  Expect a run about every 15 minutes.  For those serious tuners, we'll be making special accommodation to allow your runs in optimal conditions.  And of course there's that fabulous El Toro grip.

When you arrive - Come through the main gate on Marine Way and turn right.  Follow the ORANGE POINTER CONES to our site.  Be sure to sign the event waiver at the entrance to our area.  Park your car in any open spot and come to registration for check-in.

Novices - We at CASOC and CSCC welcome new participants to the sport.  Our autoxs are work/run events and our organization is not for profit.  We're all volunteers.  Everyone pitches-in and shares in the work as well as the fun.  It is important that you show up to work on time and complete your work assignment.   We realize that getting started can be confusing.  To help you get acclimated, our Novice Coordinator Leonard Cachola will be there to answer questions and help familiarize you with the course and procedures.  A course walk to help you with learning the course will leave the starting line @7:30 AM.  Please be on time.  Once the event begins, instructors are available to help you and most drivers are happy to give ride-alongs.  We're a very friendly group, so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask any of the participants here today.  A smile and a courteous attitude will go long way toward making you autox experience a great one.  For more information to help you get started, check out our guide for newbies @ http://www.solo2.com/MiscDocuments/CSCC_Novice_Guide.pdf

Make it a weekend -  The fun doesn't stop when we knock off on Saturday.  AutoxSunday is when the real fun begins. It's here where you put your tuning to the test.  This is the time to invite your friends for a friendly challenge to show off your driver skills and collect the hardware that goes topping the field in your class.  For novices we have a special class where you can compete against others who are new to the sport.  Novice instructors are always available. 

Accommodations - The La Quinta Inn @14972 Sand Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618 is just a block from our venue.   Tia Juana’s Long Bar and Grill, Knowlwood Restaurant, Denny's and Jack in the Box are all with walking distance of the hotel.  Of course many of Orange County's finest hotels, restaurants and nightlife are within a 10 minute drive.

No Overnight Camping - There is no overnight camping allowed on this site.  However, personal belongings, including vehicles, may remain overnight.  Everything must be removed by the time we leave on Sunday.  Neither Cal Club, CASOC, El Toro Fields or AMCI will be responsible for damaged, lost or stolen property.

Driving directions - For for turn by turn driving directions to the event, just left click on the map to the right.  For those preferring to use GPS, use 6982 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618 as the destination.

VERY IMPORTANT - As with any venue, we want to make a good impression on our landlords.  With that in mind, please use the receptacles for your trash and do not leave trash anywhere on site.  Also, have respect for the neighbors and drive carefully both inside and outside the site.

Times:

7:00 - Tech/Registration Opens
8:30 - Course closes for walking
8:30 - Mandatory Novice Safety Meeting.  Tech/Registration closes
8:45 - First group workers check-in; all others are invited to pre-grid.
9:00 - First car out  

Safety: 

• Held under the SCCA Solo Rules and the CSCC Solo Supplemental Regulations.
• Helmets must conform to Snell 2000 or newer. Some loaner helmets will be available.
• No alcohol or other intoxicants may be used by anyone on the event site.
• Speed limits - Paddock 5 MPH; Access road 25 MPH
• PLEASE USE CAUTION at all times while on site.

Special Rules: 

• Children under 18 years old MUST have a waiver signed by BOTH parents.  Waiver forms are available at SCCA.com
• Closed exhaust - 100db @ 50' noise standard.
• Event officials reserve the right to make changes as needed without further notice.

Event Officials: 

Event Master -  George Schilling 
Registration - KJ Christopher
Timing and Scoring -  Rick Brown 
Course Designer - 
Workers -
Tech - Michael Smith
Gate - Kurt Rahn
Safety Steward - Eric Clements
Youth Steward - Steve Ekstrand
Novice Coordinator - Leonard Cachola